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Police say hit-and-run false report

A Columbia man could face charges after he falsely claimed to be the victim of a hit-and-run accident on Industrial Park Road near North James Campbell Boulevard Tuesday morning, police said.

Christopher Carlton, 36, was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with no visible injuries after the incident, Columbia Police Capt. Jeremy Alsup said. He was treated and released Tuesday, according to hospital officials.

Carlton told officers he was walking down the road about 6 a.m. when a green car struck him and drove away. Initially, Carlton reported the vehicle to be a blue car.

Alsup later said the report was determined to be false. Police are investigating and Alsup said charges could be filed.

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